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Fufu
Fufu is a delicious, filling and easy-to-prepare side dish that you will love.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
Cassava Tuber (s) method
- 1 large cassava tuber
- ¼ cup water
Cassava flour method
- 2 cups cassava flour
- 4½ cups water
Instructions
How to make fufu using cassava tubers
- Peel, then dice the cassava into tubers. Transfer to a blender, add water ¼cup, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and cook over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to stir the fufu rapidly and continuously.
- The fufu will start to thicken as it cooks. Continue stirring for about 15-20 minutes or until the fufu is cooked through and has a smooth, solid consistency.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and scoop it into individual servings. Serve hot, with egusi, beef stew, pepper soup, or your favorite dishes.
Cup of Yum
How to make fufu using cassava flour
- Sift cassava flour and set aside.
- Boil 4½ cups water in a pot. Reserve ½ cup of the boiled water.
- Off the stove, gradually add cassava flour to the 4 cups of boiled water, stirring constantly using a wooden spoon until smooth and lump-free.
- Transfer the pot to the stove, add the reserved ½ cup of hot water, and steam under low heat covered, for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir until the fufu is thick and smooth with no lumps. Remove from the heat, portion into preferred sizes, and serve hot with your favourite dishes.
Notes
- Refrigerator storage: Refrigerated fufu can last for up to 3 days. Store it in an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing odors.
- Freezing: Fufu can be frozen for up to 3-4 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or a freezer-safe bag or container to prevent freezer burn and preserve its texture and taste.
- Reheating: Thaw frozen fufu in the refrigerator overnight before reheating thoroughly. The texture may slightly change after freezing and thawing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.